The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-21
Itez1s from Glasgow.

GLASGOW, IA, oct. To- 1851.
Ed. FREEMAN: After a protrscted silence
Of several months duration, again assume
the dire responsibilities OF correspondent to
your valuable paper.
The pub,ic schools Of this township, ex-
cepting the Mountain Dale high school, ere
al now in successful operation for a term OF
five months.
Heavy frOsts during a few mornings OF
last week occurred in this region. ana they
have had a telling effect on all kinds OF veg
citation. The forests in this viciH,iy have
been greatly discolOred by them and present
to an a1mirer Of beauty one magnificent
blending of brilliant hues unequalled Dy
anv artist OF painting. Jack Fros. is an ar
tist OF no mean ability.
Mrs. Perry Troxel, Of near this place, was
taken suddenly i'll on Saturday of last week,
and for sene time she lay in very pre-
caIious condition. At last accounts, how
ever, sne was improving, and hope is enter
tained OF her ultimate recovery.
Several of our people were in attendance
at the Carroiltown fair, aud they report hav-
Ing had an enjoyable time, and speak in the
highest terms of the treatment and hOspi-
tality OF the people of that mountain village.
An effort will be made at this place on
next Friday evening TO organize lodge of
the Sons OF Hickory. The Hicks have Sc
cured a room for their meeting in the public
school house here.
The coke Oyens being built near here are
being rapidly pushed to completion. There
Will be fifty completed, and 1t is expected to
have them ready tor operation by the first OF
December. Mr.. John F. HOllen, has the
contract Of the brick laying for these ovens
Mr.. Samuel Kuhn contemplatss spending
the coming winter in West Virginia, where
be Will be employed in numbering.
Daniel Kunn, a former resident of this
place. on last Monday, moved back into our
village and has taken no mis- residence in
our midst again.
Editor PaEe5aker. of the COalport Stand
ard thinking it not good for to be alone has
obeyed the divine Injunction and taken un-
10 himself a heIpmate.
Corn huskinVs are all the rage IN this vi
cinity, ana these in conjunction with apple
butter boilings create considerable excite
ment and merriment among our young folks
The rehabilitation services of the I-uthern
church AZ this place on last Sunday was a
sulendid affair in the history Of the church.
The ceremony wac very imposing and was
conducted by tie minister in charge assisted
by others.
a teachers district institute for this
township will re established on next Satur-
day. Mr.. G. W. Bowman. the old veteran
school director and energetic worker in that
cause. has again siG3ified his intention 70
lend his useful assistance and help move
sLe poDderous educational ball during this
campaign
Mr. Joseph @. HOiEen, ! am very soTry "a
write, still suffers greatly from the cancer in
one Of his ewes. which now seems to be
growing rapidly worse.
Mt. Blair Decker, o. Flynn City. has
erected a substantial rec i5eDce for himself
at that place.
Mr. John Sharp, of tins place, better
known as Peter Hontz." is now giving ex-
RibitIOBs in ventriIoquism, ETC.. in the sur.
rounding towns and villages.
On last Saturday n birthday surprise
party was given to Mrs. duncan Foshy, OF
Mountain Dale, and Oh Monday evening a
similar event happened to Mrs Samuel
Troxel. of this place. both occasions were
flooded with pleasure. and the ladies in
whose houses the parties were made. were
the happy and grateful recipients Of many
handsome aud valuable presents.
Among the improvements going on in OuI
village We notice Mr. Tm. Rickard building
a handsome awning porch around bis resi-
denee, which adds both TO the comfort and
appearance OF his house.
4 young man OF Fair ROslard makes
weekly visits TO the saIubrious hills tba;
grid the picturesque village of Mountain
Dale. TO get a supply Of the fresh mountain
air, presume. RED CLOUD.